When tacrolimus is compared with cyclosporine, tacrolimus may be preferred because:
1. patients on tacrolimus are not at risk for nephrotoxicity.
2. patients on tacrolimus experience fewer episodes of acute transplant rejection.
3. patients on tacrolimus do not experience neurotoxicity.
4. the toxicity profile of tacrolimus is superior to that of cyclosporine.
Correct Answer: 2
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